Ruslan Roshchyk

Ruslan was born in the city of Konotop, Sumy region. Since 1997, he worked as a repairman for artificial structures at the Konotop railway maintenance division.

Colleagues remember Ruslan as an initiative-driven, knowledgeable, responsible, and talented specialist who demonstrated a high level of qualification and a creative approach to his work. He was known as a reliable friend, a composed, friendly, hardworking, and respected person. Ruslan dreamed of a happy life in a free and independent Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, on March 6, 2022, he took up arms to defend his homeland, serving as a mechanic at the command post of a military unit's field node.

Soldier Ruslan was killed on September 1, 2023, while defending his homeland near the settlement of Dubovo-Vasylivka in the Donetsk region as a result of enemy tank shelling.

Ruslan is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

The team at the Konotop railway maintenance division of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" expresses deep sorrow and pays tribute to Ruslan. His courage, reliability, and dedication to the dream of a free Ukraine will forever remain in our hearts. Eternal memory and glory to the Hero!